CS Principles 2020-2021

Unit 2

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Unit 2 - The Internet

Lesson 1: Welcome to the Internet
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

For the Students

  • Test out the Internet Simulator. If you open up the level on two different tabs, you can use it by yourself.
  • Prepare for the Teacher Demo.
Lesson 2: Building a Network
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

  • Cut strings between 1.5 and 3 feet long. Each student will need 2 of these strings. A ball of yarn can work really well here.
  • Decide how you would like students to physically form their networks - standing, in seats, etc.
Lesson 3: The Need for Addressing
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For the Teachers

For the Students

Lesson 4: Routers and Redundancy
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

  • Read through Teacher Guide - Routers & Redundancy - Unit 2 Lesson 4 - Activity Guide in order to:
    • Test the Internet Simulator to understand how the tool works
    • Prepare routers ahead of time so they are available for students to join when the activity starts
    • Decide how you will be proactive to avoid students sending inappropriate messages and prepare for how you will react should this happen anyway
Lesson 5: Packets
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For the Teachers

For the Students

Lesson 6: HTTP and DNS
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For the Teachers

For the Students

Lesson 7: Project - Internet Dilemmas Part 1
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

For the Students

  • Review the poster from Lesson 1 and pick a few sticky notes to talk about it in the Warm Up.
  • Preview the articles in order to answer student questions.
  • KEY - Internet Dilemmas
Lesson 8: Project - Internet Dilemmas Part 2
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For the Teachers

For the Students

Lesson 9: Assessment Day
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

  • Preview the assessment questions